 Melody Place Sunset LoungeJoin Sara Evans and Melody Place Publishing for an unforgettable evening at the Melody Place Sunset Lounge filled with music, nestled inside the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
Nashville-based boutique record label and publishing company Melody Place invites you to their one-of-a-kind Melody Place Sunset Lounge at the Four Seasons on June 4, from 5-8 pm in the Grand Ballroom Foyer, 5th floor at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. Featuring a diverse blend of artists from their esteemed roster, the program will host country star Sara Evans, record-breaking musician Jackie Evancho, musical sensation Pia Toscano, rising country newcomer Braden Hull, and special guests. Guests can expect a casual, enjoyable evening against a backdrop of the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium, and a healthy mix of music and conversation. Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer Four Seasons Nashville (5th Floor) 100 Demonbruen Nashville, TN Admission is FREE. REGISTER for you spot. *General Admission entry is based on a first come ,first serve basis. Ticket does not guarentee entry.  American Idol19 Recording presents American Idol takeover at 6th and Peadbody during CMA Fest 2026.
The 19 Recordings Takeover has become a bit of a tradition over the past few years. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 4:00 p.m. All Ages: FREE Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Avenue South Nashville, TN Scheduled to Appear: Hannah Harper, Jordan Mccullough, Braden Rumfelt, Brooks, Chris Tungseth, Colin Stough, Genevieve Heyward, Jake Thistle, Julián Kalel, Keyla Richardson, Kutter Bradley, Lucas Leon, Mattie Pruitt, Philmon Lee, Rae, Will Moseley PLUS a surprise special guest.  Celebrity PickleballCelebrity PIckleball is coming to Nashville Yards the day before CMA Fest at Dinkville Under Broad, benefiting music education through the @CMAFoundation!
Come watch some of your favorite stars and hit songwriters face off in a night of friendly competition. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 6:30–9:30 PM. Location: Dinkville Under Broad at Nashville Yards 1001 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 910-3449 It’s FREE to attend and open to the public! Particpants: Shawn Booth, Ashley Walls, Show Time Tate, Melanie Collins, Eric Decker, Marc Mariani, Evan Slaughter with full lineup coming soon.  Randy Travis TributeJoin The Nashville Palace as they celebrate country legend Randy Travis and the 40th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album Storms of Life.
Be a part of a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the naming dedication of the Randy Travis Room - honoring the voice, legacy and timeless impact that helped shape modern country music, and The Nashville Palace. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 5:00 p.m. (Doors 4:30 p.m.) Location: The Nashville Palace 2611 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Hosted by. Bobby Johnson, Becky Hinson, Steve Hinson & The Nashville Palace Band
The Event is SOLD OUT. But, check HERE if tickets become available. YES — Randy Travis will be joining in the celebration on this special night celebrating 40 years of Storms of Life at the place where it all began.  Roger the Wild Child LineupThe Lineup has been released for the 2026 Roger the WIld Child Show at The Troubadour Nashville during CMA Fest 2026.
Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: The Troubadour Nashvile 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, Tn Hosted by: Roger the WIldchild and Patrick James Performances by: Chad Brock, Ronny Criss, Chapin Dean, Tonya Mitchell, Elliot Poston, Ashley Jordan, Jess Kellie Adams, Justin Wright, Anything But Human, Justine Blanchet, Lindsey Russell FREE  Mattie JacksonVisit The Nashville Palace on May 28 from 6–8 PM for a special Silverbelly Whiskey bottle signing with Mattie Jackson, daughter of country legend Alan Jackson. Come grab your bottle, meet Mattie, and be part of a great night at The Palace.
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Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: The Nashville Palace 2412 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN  For the Love of MusicFor the Love of Music Nashville Edition is coming to the Lipstick Lounge during CMA Fest 2026.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 7:00 p.m. 21+ $10 Cover Charge Performaces by: Kelly Neff, A Girl Named Chuck and Carol Plunk. Location: The Lipstick Lounge 1400 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206  Roadshow LiveGravel Road Music Group to host an Artist showcase at City Winery just prior to the start of CMA Fest 2026 week. This is in addition to their CMA Fest takeover of Redneck Riviera on June 4, 5, 6.(details pending).
Date: Saturday, May 30 Time: 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:00 p.m.) Location: City Winery 609 Lafayette Street Nashville 37203 Price: $24 (General Admission Seating) BUY TICKETS Performances by: Mika Lynch, Maggie Thompson, April Cushman, Kelly Neff, and Emily Brooke  Mother NashvilleMother Nashville returns to CMA Fest 2026. This year's event will be held at Riverside Revival on Sunday, June 7. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 6.
An intimate night of music honoring artists and storytellers that are mothers as we shed light on what it takes to chase dreams and raise babies at the same time. Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Riverside Revival 1600 Riverside Drive Nashville, TN This is an all-seated event with additional standing room available. VIP couch tickets include premium front-row couch seating, a signed poster, and early venue access for an exclusive 20-minute acoustic performance by Jillian Jacqueline, Lucie Silvas, and Caitlyn Smith before general admission doors open. VIP doors open at 5:45 PM CT.' Price: TBD BUY TICKETS Performances by: Caitlyn Smith, Jillian Jacqueline, Lucie Silvas, Meghan Patrick, Emily Hackett, Emily Weisband, Trannie Anderson Hosted by: Ania Hammar  EMR FestEast Music Row Fest: Blending the hip, innovative sides of Nashville’s new indie rock and alt-country music with the musicianship, professionalism, and ingenuity of Music Row.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 1 PM - 5 PM Location: Hit Parader Nashville 174 3rd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201 Performances by: Belles, Felicity, Cowboy Carl, Joey Myron, The Last Bandoleres, Kat Velasco FREE RESERVE your spot  Hit Songwriter PartyIt's PARTY TIME!
The MOORE & MOORE FAN CLUB HIT SONGWRITER PARTY! Get ready to sing along to songs you know and love, and enjoy a night of live music that you won't forget! Date: Tuesday, June 2 Time: 8 p.m. Location: Texas Troubadour Theatre 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214-1011 Hosts: Scott Southworth Performances by: Moore & Moore, with special guests, Moe Bandy, Grant Bias, James Carothers, David Frizzell, Buddy Jewell, Brady Seals and Grace West. Free Parking! Free Admission, thanks to Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms and Rocky Mountain Talent!  Country with HeartThe lineup for the 12th annual Country with Heart Benefit concert during CMA Fest 2026 has been announced.
The 12th Annual Country With Heart for St. Jude Benefit is the ultimate fan experience during country music's biggest week. Starring Hall of Fame & Grand Ole Opry Entertainers with Dinner & Auction to raise money for St. Jude. Sponsored by Workout Anytime 24/7,Springer Mountain Farms and The Legends of Country Music Museum. Date: Saturday, June 6 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Nashville NIghtlife Theatre 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN Host: Bobby Marquez Emcee: Jennifer Herron Peformances by: Suzy Boggus, John Conlee, Riders In The Sky, Becky Hobbs, Barbara Fairchild, Charlie McCoy, Jason Coleman, Bobby Marquez and the legendary David Wills With a Special Meet and Greet with the legendary Donna Fargo. Tickets: $45 BUY TICKETS  Opry NextTickets are now on sale for a special CMA Fest version of Opry Next. The event takes place at Luke Comb's Category 10. Opry Next with Alexandra Kay, Carter Faith, Emily Ann Roberts, Graham Barham, Jake Worthington, Tyler Braden, and Willow Avalon
Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Category 10 120 2nd Avenue North Nashville, TN Artists: Emily Ann Roberts, Tyler Braden, Willow Avalon, Graham Barham, Carter Faith, Jake Worthingon, Alexandra Kay Tickets: General Admission Floor: $4.56 Reserved Rail: $22.78 BUY TICKETS  Hope on the VineHope on the Vine benefiting Hope on the Inside returns to Arrington Vineyards for the 3rd year. Kix Brooks and a lineup of songwriters will perform during CMA Fest 2026. “Hope on the Inside” is a nonprofit organization that helps inmates navigate incarceration and find strength through self-determination and love by sharing stories of triumph through music.
Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Arrington Vineyards 6211 Patton Road Arrington, TN 37014 (about 30 miles south of Nashville) Tickets: TBD MORE INFO Presale begins for Wine Club Members on Friday, April 30. General on sale will begin on Tuesday, May 5. Performances by :Kix Brooks and songwriters TBD 2025 performers included: Anita Cochran, Dallas Davidson, Kix Brooks, Mae Estes, Randy Houser, Steve Wariner  CDX Records ShowcaseCDX Records brings their artist showcase back to CMA Fest 2026. Lineup features artists signed by the label. Leah Justine begins at 6:00pm with her album release and then this amazing line up. The food and drinks are awesome and it’s FREE for all ages and open to the public! Bring a crew!
Date: Tuesday, June 2 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: The Local 110 28th Avenue North Nashville, TN FREE Appearing: Abigail Ragan, Arlan Banks, Arlen Banks, BradLee Schroeder, Bryan Sanford, Dusty Moats, Eddie Mor, Emma Zinck, Jay Jones, Jeff Canada, Jon Brennan, Josie Birdsong, Julia Terry, Kaitlyn Croker, Kristen Kelly, Leah Justine, Luke & Kaylee, Marshall Jones, Michael Austin, Mikki Zip, Payton Riley, Rebekah Snyder, Robert Bacon, Robert Ross, Sandee June, Southbound 75, Steve Anthony  Craig Campbell Celebrity CornholeTeams have been announced for the Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge being held on June 2nd at 11am. Bidding will open Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9 a.m. CDT. Fans can bid to partner with one of 28 teams to compete for a trophy and bragging rights.
Date: Tuesday, June 2 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 Teams include:
BID to play Buy VIP TICKETS As always, General Admission is FREE  Divas and DudesDivas and Dudes returns to Nashville for 2 days (June 5 & June 6) of non-stop entertainment. This year's event will be held at the Troubadour Nashville. As always, admission is FREE.
Date: Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6 Time: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Location: Troubadour Nashville 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN (615) 424-5207 I don't have specific days/times at this point. You can see our SLIDE SHOW to see who will be performing during the two day period (alpha order).  Billboard Country LiveBillboard Country Live is back for 2026. Billboard Country Live will be at Category 10 for 2 great shows: June 4 and June 5. Headliners are The Red Clay Strays (June 4) and Tucker Wetmore (June 5). More artist to be announced as the dates approach.
Date: Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Category 10 120 2nd Ave North Nashville, TN 37201 800-733-6779 Admission is FREE. All ages until 9 p.m. the 21+. In the past, RSVP did not guarantee admitance (not sure about 2026) RSVP  Darius and FriendsIt’s almost time for year 17 of Darius & Friends! Darius and friends raises money for the amazing kids and doctors at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The star-studded night kicks off CMA Fest week in Nashville and benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, continuing a tradition that has already raised more than $5.1 million Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 1. Presale starts Wednesday, April 29. Sign up for Darius' email list to get the presale code for early ticket sales. SIGNUP You can optionally sign up for the Ryman list to ensure you recieve the code. NEWSLETTER' Date: Monday, June 1 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: The Ryman Auditorium 116 Rep. John Lewis Way North Nashville, TN, 37219 (615) 889-3060 Artists: Daruis Rucker and more TBA   Bluebird Cafe Open HouseThe Bluebird Cafe will once again be hosting a day-time open house during CMA Fest 2026. This is not a show.
CMA Fest is 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 this year June 4-7. As a part of the festivities, we’ll be open for special daytime hours from 10 AM to 2 PM! Come on by to see The Bluebird, take pictures on our stage, and shop exclusive merchandise deals. We hope to see you there! Free. All ages. No ticket required. Dates: Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215  We Are The MerleBringing together some of the best players in town along with special guest Sunny Sweeny to celebrate the music of Merle Haggard.
Date: Tuesday, May 26 Time: 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:00 p.m.) Location: 3rd and Lindsley 818 3rd Avenue South Nashville, TN Tickets: $18.44 - $29.76  Voices for ValorVoices for Valor returns to Live Oak Nashville during CMA Fest 2026. Tickets are on sale now for this incredible show headlined by Jimmie Allen. Different Voices. One Shared Purpose. One Unforgettable Night in Nashville. Featuring Jimmie Allen alongside a lineup of rising Nashville artists you'll be hearing everywhere next year. Where music meets mission-supporting our nation's most elite warriors and their families. Throughout the evening, a lineup of talented artists will take the spotlight, sharing original music and the stories behind their songs. In true Nashville fashion, the night will also feature unique collaborations-artists joining one another on stage, blending voices, styles, and stories into one powerful, shared experience Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: Music: 7 p.m. M&G at 6 p.m. Location: Live Oak Nashville 1522 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: (615) 866-9716 Tickets: General Admissions: $55 | At the Door $60 Meet and Greet add-on: $20 Headliner: Jimmie Allen Also Appearing: Josh Phillips Shelby Raye Julia Golden Derek Stoner  ASCAP TakeoverOnce again, ASCAP is taking over 6th and Peabody during CMA Fest 2026.
Discover your favorite new music at ASCAP's takeover of 6th & Peabody on June 5th, during 2026 CMA week. Turn up, tune in, and enjoy! ASCAP is bringing the best of Nashville to the 6th & Peabody stage. Join them for a full day of free, live music performances featuring ASCAP's rising singer-songwriter stars! Come by to celebrate the CMA Fest spirit of music discovery and support local artists! Date: Friday, June 5 Time: Noon-7 p.m. Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 Schedule: 12:00pm - Jillian Dawn 1:00pm - Kayley Bishop 2:00pm - Cale Dodds 3:00pm - Carlisle Wright 4:00pm - Mary Sarah (new album actually comes out that day) 5:00pm - Ryan Charles 6:00pm - Lane Smith Admission is FREE.  Country with HeartTickets are now on sale for the 12th annual Country with Heart benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during CMA Fest 2026.
Date: Saturday, June 6 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 885-4747 Hosted by: Bobby Marquez Appearing: Suzy Boggus, Riders In The Sky, Becky Hobbs, Barbara Fairchild, Charlie McCoy, Jason Coleman, and David Wills Tickets: $45  Whey Jennings Album CelebrationThe Whey Jennings Album Release party for Baptized by Fire just got a whole lot bigger as he invited some of his Nashville friends to join in the celebration. This event takes place on May 31 just prior to the start of CMA Fest week.
Check out this amazing lineup. Whey Jennings Karen Waldrup Creed Fisher Billy Don Burns Ray Scott Cody Wickline Raelyn Nelson Band Tommy Townsend Marc A Ridge J. EDWARDS Wes Shipp Dirty Grass Soul Kayla Ray Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite: $39.19 - $50 Date: Sunday, May 31 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Location: The Troubadour Nashville 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214 BUY TICKETS |
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